Irene Schrader

Irene Bertha Helmich Schrader, of Bryant, went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 87 on April 12, 2014. She was born on August 23, 1926 in Benton, Arkansas. She was a resident of Saline County for 87 years and a 1944 graduate of Bryant High School. She was a lifelong Lutheran and a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Irene loved her garden and was known in her community as the "Flower Lady." Anyone who stopped at her house to inquire about the garden would leave with a bouquet and bulbs. Irene also loved and was very proud of her family showing everyone many pictures she carried with her at all times. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Walter Schrader, her parents, Edna and Edward Helmich; her brothers Edward, Arthur, August, and Ted Helmich, and sister Lucille Seibert. She is survived by her brother Clarence Helmich and his wife Dorothy, and sister Helen Auw, her sister-in-laws Caroline Helmich, Shirley Helmich, Anna Lee Helmich, Glenda Helmich, Christine Wray, and Marianne Hubmann. Seven children and their spouses, Becky and Glenn Hannah, Barbara and John Dunn, Bruce and Mary Schrader, Ron and Kathy Schrader, Regina and Bill Smith all of Benton, Regan and Donna Schrader of Wilburn, Roger and Donna Schrader of Bryant; 18 grandchildren, Carla and David Robinson, Jennifer (Dunn) Rodgers, David, Alan, Thompson, Scott Schrader, Brandy Schrader, Travis Smith, Heather (Smith) Hardin, Donovan, Burgandy, and Kassandra Schrader, Matt, Mandy, Maggie, Madison, and Maddie Grace Schrader; 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 17, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday April 18, 2014 at Avilla Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Mike Schlieder officiating. Interment will follow at Avilla Cemetery. A dinner will follow at the fellowship hall. Serving as pallbearers will be David Robinson, David Schrader, Alan Schrader, Thompson Schrader, Scott Schrader, Travis Smith, Donovan Schrader, Matt Schrader, Madison Schrader, Justin Rodgers and Mark Hardin. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Alcoa Pines Nursing Home. Memorials may be made to Avilla Christian Academy, Avilla/Zion Community Garden or LWML Kitchen Memorial Fund, all at Zion Lutheran Church, 300 Avilla East, Alexander, Ark. 72002. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.